October 1st 2012 - lumpy & uneven thighs after Cellulaze & Smart Lipo

I've scheduled my Cellulaze with Dr. Petti on October 1st and will be documenting my journey here. A little history: I've had lipo a few times starting in my early 20s, when I was young and stupid. I went to Mexico and got lipo that left me lumpy and (what I feel like) disfigured on the front, back and sides of my thighs. The lipo lumps are a main concern, as is regular ol' cellulite that I've noticed since the age of 15. In fact, there's a dimple that I noticed on my first day of 10th grade AND I STILL HAVE IT! I'm 37 now, 5'7", approx. 138 lbs, work out regularly, but not maniacally.

I went to see a doctor here in San Diego, but it became apparent he had only done a handful of cases (mostly his staff) and was charging an exorbitant amount. I had a consult with Dr. Petti in Torrance, who was one of the doctors in the clinical trials and I felt confident in her ability, so I have my Cellulaze and some Smart Lipo for contouring scheduled for October 1st, so I can have some time to heal before Christmas (and so I can hopefully wear dresses or skirts above the knee for the first time in years!).

Dr. Petti will be doing the front above my knees, the back almost all the way down to my knees, the sides (which are a big lumpy post-lipo mess).

I'll keep everyone updated, and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions!

I had Cellulaze and Smartlipo on Monday, October 1st with Dr. Petti in Torrance, one of the trial doctors. I went with her because of her experience and because I had a lot of scar tissue and lumpiness due to previous liposuction done in Mexico over 10 years ago. I had the front, back, sides and half of my buttocks done. The lipo was done on my knees, sides and banana roll. I was put under due to the extensive work done. I'm now four days out and still very bruised and swollen, though the swelling has gone down somewhat.

I'm wearing the foam pads on the front and back of my legs, making me look like I've gained 25lbs overnight, and the doctor wants me to wear them for two weeks! This is the part that sucks, because I can't really hide them. They even show under really baggy pants, skirts.

At any rate, I hope this works, since I haven't been able to wear shorts/skirts above my knees due to worsening cellulite above my knees. Forget about bathing suits! If I get a 50% improvement, I'll be happy. I'm 37, 5'7" 140lbs, work out regularly, but not maniacally.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I will update my review to worth it when I feel it was worth it. It's still too early to tell.